In this episode, we discuss the first reported AI-driven cyber espionage campaign, as disclosed by Anthropic. In September 2025, a state-sponsored Chinese actor manipulated the Claude Code tool to target 30 global organizations. We explain how the attack was executed, why it matters, and its implications for cybersecurity. Join the conversation as we examine the details, Anthropic’s response, and the broader impact on AI in cybersecurity.
** Links mentioned on the show **
Disrupting the first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign
https://www.anthropic.com/news/disrupting-AI-espionage
Jen Easterly’s LinkedIn post about the Anthropic disclosure
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7395115984224690176/
China’s ‘autonomous’ AI-powered hacking campaign still required a ton of human work
https://cyberscoop.com/anthropic-ai-orchestrated-attack-required-many-human-hands/
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